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Who Said What? – How to Use Quote Marks

Knowing how to quote sources is vital in academic writing, allowing you to engage critically...

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Why Does Referencing Gain You Extra Marks?

Many people find referencing sources hard or boring. But you should take referencing seriously, as...

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The Ten Commandments of NaNoWriMo

It is now ten days into NaNoWriMo and you’re probably sat in front your laptop...

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How to Write a Dissertation Abstract

When you have finished writing your dissertation, you’ll need to write an abstract as well....

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6 Essential Conclusion Tips

The conclusion to your essay is your final say on everything that precedes it, providing...

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5 Top Bibliography Tips

A high-quality bibliography or reference list is an essential part of any academic essay. So...

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5 Handy Hints for Writing Up Your Results

It won’t surprise you to discover that the results section of your dissertation is quite...

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Ready, Set, NaNoWriMo!

That’s right, NaNoWriMo is only a few days away: are you ready for the marathon...

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4 Top Tips for Reading Week

Many humanities subjects have a reading week halfway through the first semester of the academic...

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7 Tips on Writing a Novel

The saying goes that everyone has a story in them; however, actually writing it may...

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5 Common Spelling Errors

Do you find yourself making the same spelling errors again and again? Spelling and grammar...

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Tell-Tale Signs of the Third-Year University Student

For all those final year students out there… any of these sound familiar? Leave a...

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